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Wonder From Another Point of View

A different view of the world, one nature story at a time.

A pinecone looks ordinary to us. To a child, it may be the beginning of a very dramatic woodland biography.

Try five quick true-or-false questions—with a little humor and no timer. Check your answers to discover the ideas behind them.

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1 One correct story

A child's nature story loses its value unless the caregiver supplies the correct interpretation of every character.

2 The pinecone character

Wondering what a small creature might need can invite children to consider a perspective beyond their own.

3 Mind reader required

To encourage empathy, caregivers should tell a child exactly what another person or animal is feeling.

4 The pinecone confession

A story about a worried pinecone tells a caregiver exactly what the child is feeling in real life.

5 Once upon a leaf

Inventing a story about a leaf or pinecone can provide an opportunity to explore different points of view.

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This quiz explores ideas, not your worth as a caregiver. Adapt ideas to individual needs and safety; this is general educational information, not individualized professional advice.